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AV55 FXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

200,356 mi
Last recorded200,356 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 200,356 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT WASHER DAMAGED. RECOMMEND REPAIR

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 200,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% NSR 178KG. OSR 107KG. NO LOCKS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 13% NSR 136KG. OSR 95KG. NO LOCKS (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT WASHER DAMAGED. RECOMMEND REPAIR

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 196,526 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT WASHER DAMAGED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT CUT AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 191,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 180,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 168,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 168,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 141,583 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

fuel cooler bracket defective

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone bushes rears slightly cracked and perished

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

offside front brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,634 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,196 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,303 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AV55 FXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 FXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 FXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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